Construction Laborer, Asphalt / Slurry Crew

Location: 1678 Lawyers Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Job Highlights

Our asphalt team is currently seeking new team members - Does this sound like you?

Interested in travel and a cash per diem? Interested in operating equipment? What about supporting a team to work on asphalt projects?

If this sounds like you keep reading and apply today!

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Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials – a construction materials company leading the industry – where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Benefits

We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.

We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.

We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.

We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.

We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.

We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Overview

Our Slurry Road Work Construction Labor staff are critical in getting our asphalt jobs done. We re seeking reliable team members looking to get their foot in the door in a growing company. These positions are full-time, seasonal positions with 9+ months of consistent work per year. Overtime can and will be required during peak season (April – November). This position is responsible for labor intensive activities that require physical strength, training and is an integral part of our asphalt operations, reporting directly to our crew leaders. We are seeking a candidate to join our team and mission to deliver quality on every project, backed by our commitment to safety, service and reliability. Training can and will be provided to those that are interested in operating seal machinery, mops and squeegees. Attention to detail and safety are critical to the success of this role and the entirety of our team.

• This job opening does require overnight travel during the week. Highly likely to be working out of the Lynchburg area (from motel rooms) as much as 7 months per year.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive a pilot vehicle in the work zone for rotation and break purposes.
• Maintain work area in orderly and hazard-free condition in construction area according to instructions by Superintendent.
• Shovel and rake materials and clean equipment.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Operate various hand tools, pavement breakers, jack hammers, etc.
• Perform any daily maintenance and lubrication procedures as outlined by the company or according to manufacturer's specification.
• Follow all safety procedures (OSHA, company, and plant).
• Check guards, safety devices and warning signs to determine they are in proper position and in good working order.
• Comply with all Federal, State and corporate policies.

Skills & Experience

• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be familiar with the duties of other craft workers and with the materials, tools, and machinery they use, as all these workers perform as part of a team, jointly carrying out assigned construction tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, proficient English language required.
• Ability to use various handheld tools and be able to respond quickly to safety demands and equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to respond quickly to safety demands and equipment malfunctions
• Ability to operate construction equipment
• Previous experience working within a construction environment, preferred
• Willingness to work outside daily/year round
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed

Compensation Range:

Market Value – Pay Dependent Upon Experience